Equestrian Canada – Ottawa, ON, April 3, 2018 – Results for the second leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, which began in February and ends in November, are now officially available.

The second leg of the series featured fun and excitement, focusing on para-dressage tests at both the national and international level. Athletes can review their results and judges’ comments alongside their video via the Para-Dressage Video Competition Portal, using the Video Review How-To Guide.

Here are the official results, including a link to view each athlete’s submitted video for the second leg, which closed March 15, 2018:

National Level Para-Dressage Classes
Judge – Kate Farrell

Class #1 – Para-Equestrian Level 1 – Introduction to Dressage 
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 
2nd / Kianna Parker / AB / PARDS / 63.846%

Class #3 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only 
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Carole Adlington / ON / McBrien’s Stables Kingston / 65.556%
2nd / Zachary Lahay / BC / Manestream Riding / 62.222%

Class #6 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk/Trot Tests 
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Tyler Woolley / BC / Echo Ridge Stables / 71.250%
2nd / Rori Lee Corsi / ON / Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre / 69.250%

Class #9 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk/Trot/Canter Tests 
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Mandy Klein / ON / Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre / 65.333%

Class #10– FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Novice B (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
2nd / Sophie Lehoux / QC / Dressage des Roses / 60.270%

Class #12 – FEI Team (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Catherine Bridges / ON / Graystone Equestrian Center / 67.375%

International Level Para-Dressage Classes
Judge – Sarah Rodger

Class #14 –FEI Individual (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Jody Schloss / Wellington, FL / Rhinelander Equestrian Centre / 66.250%

Class #15 – FEI Team (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Jason Surnoski / ON / Dunraven Farm / 66.061%
2nd / Sarah Cummings / ON / Dunraven Farm / 62.059%
3rd / Eleonore Elstone / BC / Pinnacle Stables / 59.070%

Class #16 – FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Freestyle (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 
2nd / Jason Surnoski / ON / Dunraven Farm / 63.833%

Please note: When only one horse entered in a class, ribbons and prizes are awarded in accordance with the following chart of percentages:

• 1st: 65% or higher
• 2nd: 60 to 64.9%
• 3rd: 57 to 59.9%

Congratulations to all athletes who competed in the second leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series!

About the Para-Dressage Video Competition Series 
The 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series kicked off in February and ends in November. The series provides riders of all levels and abilities with the opportunity to compete in a progressive and structured environment. Participants are judged by EC certified para-dressage judges against similar riders across Canada, and are eligible to place and win great prizes. For more information on the Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, visit www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-equestrian/programs.

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PHOTO – Jason Surnoski of Whitby, ON took first place riding Phoenix in Class #15 – FEI Team (2017) Test of Choice during the second leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series. PHOTO CREDIT – Jennifer Hardy

EC Media Contact / Personne-ressource de CE pour les médias :  Jessie Christie  jchristie@equestrian.ca